Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Q: What is a firewall?

A: A firewall is a group of programs that protects the resources of a private network from users on other networks. An organization with an internal network that allows its users access to the Internet can install a firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing its own private data resources and for controlling what outside resources its own users have access to.

Q: How do I request a firewall?

A: Contact Larry McGrath, Director of Computing Support Services
E-mail: fwreq@citrus.ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-5585

Q: How do I request changes in our firewall configuration?

A: Contact your department's IT person; he or she will submit change requests to the C&C Firewall Administrator.